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Nhlanganiso Mkhonta serves as Business Editor at the Times of Eswatini. He reports on business, economics, finance, investment, entrepreneurship and public policy, producing insightful coverage and analysis of the issues driving Eswatini’s economy and the wider African business environment.

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CBE holds E195m gold reserves

EZULWINI – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has revealed that it currently holds 2 500 ounces of gold valued at approximately E195...

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Interest rates hike risks up amid inflation pressures

EZULWINI – Central Bank of Eswatini Governor Dr Phil Mnisi has warned that rising inflation expectations have increased the likelihood of interest rates...

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Standard Bank Sugar Summit targets trade bottlenecks

MBABANE – The upcoming Standard Bank Regional Sugar Summit is expected to serve as a critical platform for industry players to confront structural...

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ERS seeks court intervention in USA Distillers tax dispute

MBABANE - The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) has filed an application before the High Court seeking to halt proceedings at the Revenue Appeals...

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EswatiniBank injects E2.3m into Khoza Complex development

MANZINI – EswatiniBank has reinforced its commitment to grassroots economic development after financing the construction of the Khoza Complex to the tune of...

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Five-step plan urged to shield Africa fertiliser crisis

MBABANE – African policymakers are being urged to urgently adopt a coordinated five-point strategy to cushion immediate shocks and build long-term agricultural resilience....

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All eyes on governor’s policy statement on Thursday

MBABANE – All eyes will be firmly fixed on the Central Bank of Eswatini this week as Governor Dr Phil Mnisi prepares to...

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Cross-border collaboration emerges as MSME survival strategy

SANDTON, JOHANNESBURG – In an increasingly uncertain economic climate, collaboration and cross-border networking are fast emerging as critical lifelines for MSMEs, with entrepreneurs...

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Eswatini advances proactive procurement to drive sustainable economic growth

MBABANE - In many economies, public procurement reform tends to follow a crisis triggered by audit failures, fiscal pressure or governance setbacks.In Eswatini,...

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Mountain homes face demolition

MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...

Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer

MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...

‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit

(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...

Re-arrested Chinese nationals demand E208 million from government

MBABANE - Forty Chinese nationals who were re-arrested while trying to leave Eswatini following their conviction and sentencing for being in the country...

Sebakhona Clare Matisa finds new life purpose

Entering the public eye comes with a unique set of expectations. For University of Eswatini student Sebakhona Clare Matisa, national recognition arrived when...